AGM showdown: time for Qantas directors to face shareholders
The airline’s directors could make history if shareholders decide to remove them via a ‘spill motion’ off the back of outrage over Alan Joyce’s huge payout and other issues.
The airline’s directors could make history if shareholders decide to remove them via a ‘spill motion’ off the back of outrage over Alan Joyce’s huge payout and other issues.
Airservices Australia has dumped its plan to supply so-called ‘inclusive’ changerooms after a culture survey found little support and will instead focus on workplace culture.
Thousands of Aussies will be able to enjoy a Bali holiday for as little as $200 with a highly anticipated direct flight service launching this month.
New strict rules for Aussie travellers which could see their visas cancelled have been introduced.
As the Qantas board gears up for a fiesty AGM on Friday it has been urged to act decisively on executive bonuses which remain in limbo as the airline navigates various crises.
A disability pensioner has spoken out about how she’s unable to visit her dying son in the US despite spending $15,000 on flights.
Qantas has claimed it would have likely gone bust without internal labour hire that allowed it to employ staff through separate entities.
Passengers at Australia’s busiest airport are being confronted with massive queues as ageing border force ‘smartgates’ have the worst failure rates in the country.
The airline has denied it broke the law when it sold tickets on already cancelled flights for several months last year in its defence to a case brought by the consumer watchdog.
Sydney Airport has ticked off a major milestone with the return of every Chinese airline that was operating out of the NSW capital before Covid struck.
Australia’s embattled national carrier has rejected claims brought by the competition watchdog that it illegally sold tickets for financial gain.
Fresh off the back of nabbing a spot on Lonely Planet’s 2024 must-visit list, one state has opened up a striking new adventure draw at an epic national park.
Qantas says ‘bonjour’ to Paris with the launch of non-stop flights to the French capital from Perth in time for the 2024 Olympics.
In choosing to fight or settle, Qantas will now take on the ACCC over what it claims is a fundamental test of the rules covering air travel.
A new survey on consumer sentiment suggests a paradox in Gen Z Australians: They’re saving up to spend big.
A secluded island in Australia has taken out the No.2 spot in Lonely Planet’s 2024 must-travel destinations.
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Qantas has dropped a “surprise” 72-hour flight frenzy offering cut-price fares after Virgin Australia launched a huge sale.
For the second time in a week Qantas has opted not to fight the competition watchdog, as a former airline executive calls for greater protection for the national carrier.
Losses in health and consumer stocks were offset by gains from miners and energy producers to send the benchmark higher on Tuesday.
Bamboo Airways’ sudden departure from the Australian market has left behind furious passengers demanding a refund.
Flights could be disrupted as Virgin Australia’s “pit crew” workers take the next step in a fight for better conditions.
Weeks after Alan Joyce’s early exit from Qantas, international aviation is set to lose another of its most colourful characters with Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker taking off.
A largely untouched island oasis and diving mecca just hours from Australia is about to become much more accessible with the launch of new flights from Brisbane.
Virgin Australia ground workers and cabin crew are threatening industrial action heading into one of the busiest times of the year.
Qantas’ brand might be tarnished but travellers are showing no sign of giving up their frequent flyer points and abandoning the flying kangaroo.
Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce could face jail if he does not front up to a senate inquiry, it has been confirmed, as new details emerge on where he is.
Ex Qantas chief Alan Joyce has been warned of potentially dire consequences if he doesn’t face a government inquiry.
After “gagging” bureaucrats, the minister who made the decision to block Qatar Airways’ bid for more flight into Australia has been summoned.
The embattled airline is set to scrap a major rule in their loyalty program points after years of backlash. See how the new change affects you.
When Daniel Ricciardo hit the open road in WA with his best mate, he was captivated by the outback landscapes, sunsets and culture. But it was a sea adventure that took his breath away.
Qantas has revealed that the Albanese government followed its advice to stop the competition watchdog’s regular airline monitoring reports.
Qantas executives made a last-ditch plea to make a swift exit after being grilled for almost four hours on Wednesday afternoon.
Qatar Airways has told a Senate inquiry it could add extra flights by Christmas if a decision denying it more capacity is reversed.
A continued correction following last week’s rates warnings pushed the local sharemarket to a two-month low on Tuesday.
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The decision to reject Qatar Airways’ request to increase its number of flights into Australia was being interpreted as a national insult, the Australian Qatar Business Council says.
Anthony Albanese Minister has not answered a clear question as pilots call for the resignation of the Qantas chairman after he accepted a pay rise.
Big hitters on the Australian sharemarket have suffered blows to their stock prices, but one sector is keeping things afloat.
The embattled national carrier has issued a warning on higher airfare prices just days after it issued an apology to customers.
Aussies hoping to travel overseas during the Christmas holidays are being warned to book their flights now or risk being slugged with a massive bill.
Canberra Airport chief Stephen Byron has accused Qantas of “acting above the law” in its domination of the domestic market and called for Jetstar to become an independent carrier.
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The Coalition has been lashed over the exorbitant cost of holding inquiry hearings in Perth after just five witnesses attended in person.
As Australians battle cost of living pressures, holiday-makers are now being offered a rare cashless cruise on Sir Richard Branson’s famous Virgin Voyages. See how it works.
Freshly minted Qantas chief executive Vanessa Hudson has issued a second apology as the airline’s woes continue to mount.
Australian Council of Superannuation Investors said they were yet to see clear accountability from the Qantas board and management.
‘Fed up’ Victorians are furious about the government’s new 7.5 per cent tax on short stay accommodation as confusion reigns over the details.
Alan Joyce has received an eye-watering salary this year as his tenure at the flying kangaroo comes to an end, but it’s not all good news for the embattled ex-CEO.
The airline’s under-fire chairman has begun a series of meetings with big shareholders. There are three issues they want answers to.
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